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Author: Jesse Jones

Jesse is the editor of Pink Advocate. He has a background in LGBTIQ media, public health, and sex work. His other interests include gender and travel. When he's not writing or editing, Jesse is usually watching cartoons or playing with his cat.
New South Wales

ACON grants support community IDAHOBIT events to celebrate diversity

May 13, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The global theme in 2022 is ‘Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights’.

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Victoria

Victorian budget neglects LGBTIQA+ health, allocates $7.4M to festivals

May 6, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"The health, wellbeing, and mental health of [LGBTIQA+] people has been at crisis levels for decades."

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Tagged budget, festival, government, healthcare, mental health, Nevena Spirovska, News, Victorian Pride LobbyLeave a comment
International

World conference to host hundreds of LGBTIQA+ activists

April 26, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Over 600 people will meet to strategise for LGBTIQA+ rights.

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Tagged activism, conference, ILGA World, legislation, News, United States, young peopleLeave a comment
National

Trans writers refuse to contribute to The Age after transphobic editorial

April 7, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“The implication that ‘trans issues’ are up for debate deeply concerns me.”

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Tagged Dr Yves Rees, Joe Ball, Joshua Badge, Julie Szego, Nevo Zisin, News, The Age, trans, transphobia2 Comments
Uncategorized

Transphobic messages plastered in Brisbane bathrooms, trains

April 6, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Trans people have been intimidated by the messages.

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International

Groups pull out of LGBT conference over conversion therapy inaction

April 5, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Britain has been criticised for failing to ban anti-LGBTIQA+ conversion practices.

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Tagged Boris Johnson, Britain, conference, Consortium, conversion therapy, gender, government, law, News, Stonewall, Terrence Higgins Trust, trans, UKLeave a comment
National

First long-acting HIV medication listed on PBS

April 5, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Eligible people will be able to take the treatment just six times a year.

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Tagged Cabenuva, Dr David Baker, Dr Fraser Drummond, health, healthcare, HIV, NAPWHA, News, Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Scott Harlum, ViiV Healthcare AustraliaLeave a comment
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National

Labor Party promises funding for LGBTIQA+ people experiencing family violence

March 18, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“The government has ignored the LGBTIQA+ community and the services they need completely.”

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Tagged Anthony Albanese, domestic violence, election, family violence, government, Jenny McAllister, Labor Party, Linda Burney, NewsLeave a comment
New South Wales

New peer service for people who practise sexualised drug use

March 16, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Nearly 10% of queer men have recently used meth or GHB.

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Tagged ACON, Associate Professor Garrett Prestage, chemsex, drugs, health, Kirby Institute, News, Nicolas Parkhill, research, sex, study, supportLeave a comment
Tasmania

Minister for Women joins voices against Tas bill to ban trans women from sports

March 11, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

"Divisive, hurtful, and utterly unnecessary.”

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Tagged discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, Hobart, Kristie Johnstone, Madeleine Ogilvie, News, parliament, sport, sports, trans, trans women, transphobia, womenLeave a comment
National

80% of women with HIV thought they were not at risk

March 9, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Women are being urged to test regularly for HIV.

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Tagged Dr Andrew Thompson, HIV, National Day of Women Living with HIV, News, sexual health, womenLeave a comment
New South Wales

Flood appeal and crisis support launched by ACON

March 8, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

“We want to pitch in and help our communities in this time of devastation.”

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Entertainment, New South Wales

LGBTIQA+ sports organisations join Sydney WorldPride for 2023

February 27, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Queer sports from roller derby to wrestling will feature.

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Tasmania

Hobart vigil shows support for trans community

February 27, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

Protesters gathered outside the Town Hall during a meeting of the Coalition for Biological Reality.

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Tagged Centre for Biological Reality, Charlie Burton, Claire Chandler, discrimination, government, Hobart, Jade Darko, law, News, protest, Robin Banks, sports, trans, transphobia, vigilLeave a comment
National, Tasmania

Morrison supports banning trans women from sports

February 23, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The Prime Minister has backed a “terrific” move to exclude trans women.

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Tagged Claire Chandler, discrimination, Dr Charlie Burton, Equality Tasmania, gender, government, Hobart, law, News, protest, Scott Morrison, sport, trans, trans women, womenLeave a comment
International

Dating app Hinge expands to offer new LGBTIQA+ features

February 15, 2022January 4, 2023 Jesse Jones

The new app features were developed with GLAAD and the LGBTIQA+ community.

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